Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We wish to appoint a HLTA who: Has previous paid experience working in a school as a TA or HLTA. Already holds a relevant NVQ level 4 or equivalent and has a proven track record of contributing to the raising of standards in a school. Will work in the classroom assisting and supporting the teacher in all aspects of work. Will work in school supporting whole school initiatives. Has an ability to work collaboratively with all staff. Will be confident taking whole classes, across phases. Will be able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children to achieve Has a commitment to working strategically as part of a team to improve standards of teaching and learning Have the confidence, skills and abilities to lead and manage interventions. Be a positive role model in school Will work flexibly to cover absences Can organise and deliver CPD for TA’s across the school. Joining Alston Primary School means becoming part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing the best possible education and support for our students. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary at Grade 4, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. To Apply: If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 Interviews: Date TBC. For questions about the role, please contact Gurjit Suemul on 0121 464 1569 g.suemul@aps.leightrust.co.uk Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding & Child Protection Alston Primary believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Alston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: Enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable reference. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2023. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do n